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McLean earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from York University in Toronto.

Because of the feature film's success, NBC debuted a TV series in 1977 which lasted for two seasons.

CKNW moved its studios from downtown New Westminster to a former Safeway location at 815 McBride Boulevard. Saskatchewan-born Art Linkletter (pictured) introduced his longrunning (22 years) daytime hit ‘House Party’ on CBS radio. Ed Sullivan insisted that the Rolling Stones change the lyrics of their hit ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’ or they’d be banned from his CBS-TV Sunday night showcase. And Gene Shalit started his 37-year career as movie critic on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’ ALL the milestones for Jan. 15th INSIDE.

I knew Gary as an associate, a colleague. Never worked in the same building and didn’t know him as well as many, many others. However, his passing jerked me back in time and I was flooded with memories.

The Radio Television Digital News Association(RTDNA) is launching of a new series of best practices videos for newsrooms called ‘Ed Talks.’ Named forEdward R. Murrow

This is NOT good news for viewers ... judging by the record of Corus in Vancouver with CKNW.

Much-loved star of stage, TV and films including Harry Potter and Die Hard – and owner of one of the most singular voices in acting ­– has died in London.

He starred in pioneering CBC Radio soap opera, John & Judy, before & after WWII: praised by William Shatner & Jon Lovitz.

63 years ago today, NBC-TV aired the premiere ediition of the longrunning ‘Today Show,’ hosted by the legendary Dave Garroway (pictured). ‘The Bionic Woman’ starring Lindsay Wagner debuted on ABC-TV, while ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ started its run on CBS. David Letterman announced his pending departure from NBC, and then 7 years later to the date underwent emergency open heart surgery. ALL the milestones for Jan. 14th INSIDE.